One of my favorite traditions of Christmas at Kudjip is going Caroling on Christmas Eve and passing out Christmas gifts to the patients.
The missionaries and doctors gather on the wards, we sing some of the Christmas Songs in Tok Pisin and we share the Pidgin Bible's version of the Christmas story.
We then go to the different beds and give small gifts to the patients who weren't able to go home at Christmas.
While the patients and their families sure seem to enjoy this tradition, I think we enjoy it more.
There is something about getting to share the Christmas story in this way and give something to our patients on Christmas that is special.
The smiles that the patients have, and the prayers that are prayed during this time are also pretty special.
"And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:10-11). Thankful to be able to share this truth with our patients each Christmas, knowing it is for them as well as for me.